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[JamesV6CDX]

I have seen 2 brand new tyres I want from ebay, significant cost reduction compared to any tyre outlet.

Any ideas how I could get them fitted? I've called a few outlets, who won't fit anyone elses tyres for insurance reasons...

[Paul M]

Insurance reasons? Bah, sounds more like rip-off reasons, as in they want to get their huge markup on the tyres in addition to the fitting charge.

I've had lots of tyres purchased elsewhere fitted at small independents. Apart from the cost, quite often you can't get the brand of tyre you want in the size you need off the shelf, so it's easier just taking a pair in with you.

No doubt chains like Kwik-Fit et al. have a company policy against doing so.

[JamesV6CDX]

Insurance reasons? Bah, sounds more like rip-off reasons, as in they want to get their huge markup on the tyres in addition to the fitting charge.

I've had lots of tyres purchased elsewhere fitted at small independents. Apart from the cost, quite often you can't get the brand of tyre you want in the size you need off the shelf, so it's easier just taking a pair in with you.

No doubt chains like Kwik-Fit et al. have a company policy against doing so.

There is a little outlet in Cardiff that do part worns. I bet he would fit my 2 new tyres for a couple of beer tokens.

Only concern is, if they'd be done and balanced properly  :-/

[SP_3.2]

James you could try a small independent  place that fit new and part worn tyre just give them a £10 or so and all should be well.  

[Jimbob]

Insurance reasons? Bah, sounds more like rip-off reasons, as in they want to get their huge markup on the tyres in addition to the fitting charge.

I've had lots of tyres purchased elsewhere fitted at small independents. Apart from the cost, quite often you can't get the brand of tyre you want in the size you need off the shelf, so it's easier just taking a pair in with you.

No doubt chains like Kwik-Fit et al. have a company policy against doing so.

There is a little outlet in Cardiff that do part worns. I bet he would fit my 2 new tyres for a couple of beer tokens.

Only concern is, if they'd be done and balanced properly  :-/

once they are on you can get them balanced anywhere for a tenner!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Second hand tyres (bad news) or new ones?

[Markie]

okay a sneaky for you....

go to mytyres.co.uk

they have a bit on their website that will let you put their postcode in and it will list the nearest pleaces that will fit mail order tyres for you.

[JamesV6CDX]

Second hand tyres (bad news) or new ones?

Brand new, branded, W rated

[Markie]

okay a sneaky for you....

go to mytyres.co.uk

they have a bit on their website that will let you put their postcode in and it will list the nearest pleaces that will fit mail order tyres for you.

try this link

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html

by the way the lcoal fitting stations WILL NOT require documented proof they bought your tyres from them either  

[JamesV6CDX]

Nice one markie - £7 a tyre at ETB

Going to get it done on Saturday

Ps, Mr DTM - Do I look like the sort of bloke who buys part worn tyres?  

False economy in my book, when I can get branded new ones so cheap.. .

[Marks DTM Calib]

Nice one markie - £7 a tyre at ETB

Going to get it done on Saturday

Ps, Mr DTM - Do I look like the sort of bloke who buys part worn tyres?  

False economy in my book, when I can get branded new ones so cheap.. .

No you dont but, its almost impossible to get part worn tyres fitted these days unless its by the crooks selling you them!

[ians]

Are they really that good a deal James?   Bearing in mind transport, fitting etc and also not quite knowing their history..

If you are over this way at all (Berks/Hants) I can give you the names of a couple of reputable places that always compete well with mytyres etc.

[Markie]

I think part of the reason its become so hard to get mail order tyres fitted lies on my doorstep - well not literally.

We had a massive place about 2 miles away that operated on a bit of waste ground near a landfill, millionaire owner etc and to be honest were pretty good tyre fitters.

Anyway a tyre quite literally blew up in a workers face - killing him -  and the ongoing health and saftey judgment ( actually about 2 years ago and ongoing for ages) blamed the comapny and fined them about £400000. Since then no one wants to fit tyres unless you buy them on site..

[JamesV6CDX]

Bearing in mind transport, fitting etc and also not quite knowing their history..

History? But they are brand new?  :-/

Even with courier, it's MUCH cheaper for a branded tyre than any outlet!

[ians]

Bearing in mind transport, fitting etc and also not quite knowing their history..

History? But they are brand new?  :-/

Even with courier, it's MUCH cheaper for a branded tyre than any outlet!

OK.   Just for reference, if you want you could try giving Micheldever Tyre Services a call.

Cheers
Ian